Substituting food for alcohol may lead to health problems such
as ____________________ in alcoholics.

35.

The ____________________ children of alcoholic fathers have a 25
percent risk of becoming alcoholics.

36.

Alcohol plays a major role in ____________________ and crime.

Matching

Match each item with the correct statement.

a.

Al-Anon

d.

dementia

b.

alcohol

e.

DUI

c.

hangover

f.

anemia

37.

set of uncomfortable physical
effects that are caused by excessive alcohol use

38.

the drug in wine, beer, and
liquor that causes intoxication

39.

driving under the influence

40.

decrease in red blood cells
or hemoglobin

41.

decrease in brain function
that includes personality changes and memory loss

42.

helps the family, spouse, and
friends of an alcoholic

Section: Alcohol Affects the Body

Write “A

”
on the line in front of a
short-term effect of alcohol. Write “B”
on the line in front of a
long-term effect of alcohol.

______

43.
diminished immune system function
and decreased ability of the body to absorb vitamins

______

44.
cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver
cancer, brain and heart damage

______

45.
reduced reaction time and impaired
judgment, self-control, memory

______

46.
nausea, vomiting, poor vision,
blackout, coma, death

______

47.
possible cancer of the mouth,
esophagus, and stomach

Section: Alcoholism Affects the Family and Society

Write “A

”
on the line in front of each
phrase that describes warning signs of alcoholism. Write “B”
on the line in front of each
phrase that describes effects of alcoholism. Write “C”
on the line in front of names of
treatments for alcoholism.

49.
drinking to deal with anger,
frustration, and disappointment; changing friends, personal habits, and
interests; being defensive about drinking; feeling depressed; drinking more for
the same high; drinking alone; drinking to get drunk; experiencing memory lapses
as a result of drinking alcohol

_____

50.
family members feel guilty,
neglected, and isolated; family members act as enablers and ignore their own
needs; family members are recipients of unpredictable behavior and violence

_____

51.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon,
Alateen

_____

52. car wrecks, drownings, crime,
destruction of family, missed days of school or work, high costs for treatment
of alcohol-related illnesses, high costs of public services required as a result
of alcohol-related crime

Section: Teens and Alcohol

Write “A

”
on the line in front of each
phrase that describes how alcohol impairs driving skills. Write “B”
on the line in front of each
phrase that describes possible risks of underage drinking. Write “C”
on the line in front of each
phrase that describes ways to discourage underage drinking. Letters may be used
more than once.

a person who
chooses not to drink alcohol in a social setting so that he or she can safely
drive others home

c.

the act of
drinking five or more drinks in one sitting

d.

helping an
addict avoid the negative consequences of his or her behavior

e.

a disease in
which healthy liver cells are replaced by useless scar tissue; most often caused
by long-term alcohol abuse

a.

a disease that
causes a person to lose control of his or her drinking behavior; a physical and
emotional addiction to alcohol

PART II

Write the letter of the best answer in the blank.

______

64.
Alcohol is a dangerous drug
because it

a.

is absorbed in
the bloodstream.

b.

travels to the
brain.

c.

can change the
way the body functions.

d.

gives some
people a sense of excitement.

______

65.
Jack drank three bottles of beer
in two hours. This is enough

alcohol to

a.

make him feel
relaxed.

b.

impair his
vision.

c.

affect his
coordination.

d.

All of the
above

______

66.
Long-term alcohol abuse can lead
to

a.

nausea and
vomiting.

b.

irreversible
brain damage.

c.

irreversible
hearing damage.

d.

All of the
above

______

67. Which of the following are treatment
options for alcoholics?

a.

inpatient
treatment programs

b.

outpatient
treatment programs

c.

self-help
groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous

d.

all of the
above

______

68. Jennifer has been having arguments
with her parents about her boyfriend. Her grades at school have also been
dropping. Jennifer is upset and feeling depressed. She goes to a party and
begins to drink. Jennifer is most likely drinking

a.

to forget her
problems.

b.

to be
glamorous.

c.

for excitement.

d.

to feel
relaxed.

______

69. Which of the following is a good
reason to drink?

a.

to feel more
mature

b.

to fit in with
friends

c.

to get high

d.

none of the
above

______

70. Which of the following are two
organizations that educate people on the dangers of alcohol?

a.

SADD and MADD

b.

BADD and SADD

c.

GLAD and BADD

d.

ACLU and MADD

______

71.
A person who has to have a regular
“fix” of alcohol is in the stage of alcoholism which is known as

a.

withdrawal.

b.

alcohol
syndrome.

c.

dependence.

d.

problem
drinking.

______

72. Marco is at a party. His friend Bill
offers him a glass of whiskey. Marco doesn’t want to drink because he drove to
the party. He also knows that his parents do not want him to drink. Marco makes
a responsible decision by deciding

a.

not to drink
any alcohol.

b.

to have only
one glass of whiskey.

c.

to drink only
beer instead of hard liquor.

d.

to drink as
much as he wants but get a ride home with someone else instead of driving home.

______

73. Which of the following are legal
consequences of underage drinking?

a.

loss or
suspension of driver’s license

b.

heavy fines

c.

possible jail
time

d.

all of the
above

______

74. Kathy is attending a classmate’s party
where alcohol is being served.

Kathy is offered a drink. What should Kathy say?

a.

No thank you. I
do not drink.

b.

Sorry, but I
have to drive home. No thanks.

c.

No thanks, I am
not 21 yet.

d.

any of the
above

______

75. As a result of alcohol-related crime,
society has a

a.

greater need
for law enforcement and a reduced need for legal services.

b.

greater need
for law enforcement and a greater need for legal services.

c.

reduced need
for law enforcement and a reduced need for legal services.

d.

reduced need
for law enforcement and a greater need for legal services.

______

76. A sign of alcohol abuse is

a.

improved
relationships.

b.

seizures.

c.

drinking
alcohol at inappropriate times.

d.

All of the
above

______

77. Pregnant women who drink alcohol put
their children at risk for

a.

fetal alcohol
syndrome.

b.

physical
deformities.

c.

mental
retardation.

d.

All of the
above

Alcohol

PART I

Match each lettered situation to the appropriate term below.

a.

The man walking
down the road was staggering and had slurred speech. The odor of alcohol was on
his breath. The man was probably in a state of what?

b.

Christy is very
active in organizations that educate people about the dangers of alcohol. What
are two possible organizations that she is active in?

c.

Tom is a
recovering alcoholic who attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. What do these
sessions serve as?

d.

Bob stays up
drinking late at night, and he doesn’t feel like going to school the next
morning. Susie, Bob’s mom, calls the school for him and reports that he is sick.
What are Susie’s actions called?

e.

Mary drinks
alcohol every day and she has for years. Mary’s liver is badly scarred. What
disease might she have?

a.

John has been
drinking for years. He has lost his job because of frequent absences from work.
He often drinks alcohol instead of eating a meal. What is John most likely
suffering from?

______

78.
alcoholism

______

79.
cirrhosis

______

80.
SADD, MADD

______

81.
alcoholism treatment

______

82.
intoxication

______

83.
enabling

PART II

Write the letter of the best answer in the blank.

______

84.
If Joey doesn’t drink he will
experience withdrawal symptoms. What stage of alcoholism is Joey most likely in?

a.

problem
drinking

b.

tolerance

c.

dependence

d.

addiction

______

85.
Alcohol is considered a drug
because

a.

the sale of it
is tightly controlled.

b.

it rarely
causes harm when consumed.

c.

the FDA
controls the sale and taxation of alcohol.

d.

it changes a
person’s physical and emotional state.

______

86.
A patient with dementia,
cirrhosis, and an irregular heartbeat is admitted to the hospital. The patient
is suffering from

a.

alcoholism.
c. hepatitis.

b.

binge drinking.
d. intoxication.

______

87.
Which of the following is not a
risk factor for alcoholism?

a.

starting to
drink at 14 years old

b.

having a family
income of $100,000 per year

c.

having a parent
who suffers from alcoholism

d.

having an
impulsive personality

______

88. Alcohol abuse leads to

a.

car wrecks.
c.
injuries.

b.

drowning.
d. All of the above

______

89. Which of the following situations
would be the most likely to occur after drinking alcohol?

a.

You safely
avoid hitting a dog that suddenly runs out in front of your car as you drive
home.

b.

Your vision
improves, and you are able to read the posters on the wall across the room from
you.

c.

On your drive
home, you become sleepy and doze off while driving.

d.

You are able to
juggle three tennis balls for the first time.

______

90.
The leading cause of death among
teens is motor vehicle accidents. Most of these accidents are the result of

a.

operating a
vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

b.

alcohol-related
family violence.

c.

underage
drinking.

d.

binge drinking.

______91.

Which of
the following organs breaks down toxic substances and neutralizes them in the
body, and is stressed when a person drinks more than one alcoholic drink per
hour?